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Wayne Barr Obituary
1934 - 2010
Wayne Russell Barr, beloved husband of 55 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 75 on April 10, 2010. Wayne was born in Washington, D.C. on December 2, 1934 to Gayle and Patricia Barr. He married Joyce Livesay, also of Washington, D.C. in September of 1954.
Wayne served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1958. He was honorably discharged in 1958, but re-entered the Navy in 1961 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. At that time he was on active duty aboard the U.S.S. Tweedy, where he served as an ETN2 (Electronics Technician Second Class). Upon leaving the Navy, Wayne continued his career with Southern Bell as a valued employee until his retirement in October, 1999.
Wayne's love of the water came after years of playing in the Chesapeake Bay as a child. He was always an avid boater, something he shared with family and friends. The water was a way of life for his family, who enjoyed water skiing, camping, and moonlight boat rides. He also used his love of the water to help others. For 15 years he served in the Escambia County Search and Rescue; two of those years as Commander.
Wayne also served the Pensacola area during various events, including Emergency Operations during hurricanes, as a HAM radio operator. He was a member of Five Flags Amateur Radio Club and in the past was actively involved in teaching young people the art of HAM radio communications.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Joyce; his children, Linda Fleming, husband, Aden, of Milton, FL; Brian Barr and wife, Nancy, of Pensacola, and Jean Gillis and husband, Bob, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren include Eric Fleming, Emma Fleming, Abbey Barr, Anne Gillis, Susan Gillis, and Sherry Gillis Schwarzkopf; and great-grandchildren, Miranda and Gavin Fleming.
He will be greatly missed by family and friends. We commend him to the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, trusting in his mercy and salvation.
A memorial service will be held at Resurrection Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 10am.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Emerald Coast Hospice, Pensacola, FL.
Please express your condolences online at www.oaklawnfunerals.com.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Barr
Cheryl Knight
April 18, 2010
Dear Joyce, Linda, Brian & family. Very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I remember all the wonderful fish fries we used to have. Mom, Dad & I are thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Sprinkle Knight
Kris & Bob Pascoe
April 17, 2010
Our sympathy to the Barr Family for the passing of God's child, Wayne. May His peace that surpassess all understanding be with you now and always. In Christian Love....
Kim and Deborah Ramser
April 15, 2010
Brian and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. If there is anything that you need please don't hesitate to call. Kim and Deborah Ramser
April 15, 2010
Dear Joyce, Linda, Brian and Jean.
You were blessed with a wonderful husband and father.
I am so saddened for your great loss. Please know you are in our prayers.
Love, Tula and Bill
Bill Hayden
April 14, 2010
I was so very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing this week. As a fellow amateur radio operator, Wayne and I would cross paths from time to time. He was very well thought of in the amateur radio community and will certainly be missed. My best wishes and prayers go out to the Barr family in this time of need.
Bill Hayden/WY8O
Don Risavy, nr4dr
April 14, 2010
Wayne was such a great person to both myself and my wife as he would drop anything was doing to come help out someone and his wife or Joyce was very kind too to both of us as well and both always shared with not only us but, anyone that came to know the two of them. Wayne wil surely be missed and Joyce my wife and me thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you two have done and did for us.
Ron and Cheryl Stroyick
April 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sigrun (Sigi) Weyers
April 13, 2010
Dear Joyce and family,
I was saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. I will always remember both of you fondly for being such wonderful friends to my parents and such great neighbors to me. I hope that your memories of your long life together will sustain you until you are reunited in God's presence.
Donna Presley
April 13, 2010
Joyce and Family. I'm so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I remember a moonlight boatride as a kid with the Snyder family along too. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Guess I will never know whose Chili he really voted for!
April 13, 2010
the Woolford Family wants you to know your family is in our prayers and wishes for memories of funfilled, happy, carefree days to abound. We look forward to more memories being shared with Mrs. Joyce, Brian, Nancy & Abbey in P'cola!
Aaron Steele
April 13, 2010
Dear Joyce and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I really enjoyed the years that I had working with Wayne as a fellow employee and as a friend at the phone company. It was a pleasure to be around him. May his memories be a joy to you and your family as much as they are to all that he came in touch with.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Aaron and Carolyn Steele
Aaron Steele
April 13, 2010
Dear Joyce and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I really enjoyed the years that I had working with Wayne as a fellow employee and as a friend at the phone company. It was a pleasure to be around him. May his memories be a joy to you and your family as much as they are to all that he came in touch with.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Aaron and Carolyn Steele
Vivian Cook
April 13, 2010
Joyce , I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's death. i have walked in your shoes and know your pain. I also know that God is walking with you and will not forsake you. may you find solace in your precious family and friends. love and prayers to all of you.
Vivian Cook. Vernon , Fl
Alfred LeBlanc
April 13, 2010
Wane you were a great close friend and
ham radio operator a great person. We will miss you
Dan Latourelle
April 13, 2010
I will always remember the times we spent overnight down at the old EOC during Erin and Opal. He was a a good friend. I will miss him. Joyce, if you need anything, just let one of us Hams know (KT4DD Dan).
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